Compare the Alpine A290 vs BMW 1 Series
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the Alpine A290 and the BMW 1 Series really shine when you get them onto a twisty road. Inside, the longer 1 Series gives you a couple of cup holders in front of the gear selector, while the A290 has no cup holders anywhere. When making changes on the move, the Alpine has physical switches that are easy to use, whereas the touchscreen climate controls in the BMW are irritating to use and prone to a miss-press. At lower speeds around town, the Alpine is surprisingly comfortable over bumps given its sporty credentials. By contrast, the suspension on the 1 Series is quite firm and jittery at low speeds, with large potholes sending a thud through the cabin.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 326 litres (2 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 300 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,135 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,997 mm x 1,823 mm x 1,512 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,361 mm x 1,800 mm x 1,459 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 1,300 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £455 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 52 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 130kW 52kWh Auto | Engine name 120 Step Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 177 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 156 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 7.4 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 7.8 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 52 kWh | Battery size — |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 326 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 300 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,135 litres |
| Length 3,997 mm | Length 4,361 mm |
| Width 1,823 mm | Width 1,800 mm |
| Height 1,512 mm | Height 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.53 m | Wheelbase 2.67 m |
| Turning circle 10.2 m | Turning circle 11.7 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.